HortNews - Fruits Of Biotechnology Struggle To Emerge
The first genetically engineered crop to be sold in supermarkets was the Flavr Savr tomato in 1994. But a decade later no biotech tomatoes are for sale in the US. CALIFORNIA, USA 26/05/2004 - The first genetically engineered crop to be sold in ... [... more]
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National Science Academy Lobbies PM On Gene Trials
The nation's science academy, the Royal Society, has told Prime Minister Helen Clark her government should allow continued field trials of genetically engineered animals and plants. WELLINGTON 18/9/2001 - The nation's science academy, the Royal ... [... more]
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Engineered Pine Trees Kept From Outdoor Planting Trials
Genetically engineered pine trees at Forest Research in Rotorua will remain in greenhouses until government officials have analysed the Royal Commission recommendations released this week. ROTORUA 6/8/2001 - Genetically engineered pine trees at ... [... more]
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GE Report Seen Making NZ Researchers More Competitive
Genetic engineering researchers expect to compete more closely with Australia if the Government adopts yesterday's royal commission recommendations. WELLINGTON 1/8/2001 - Genetic engineering researchers expect to compete more closely with ... [... more]
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HortNews - Forest Research Starts Planting Out GE Trees
State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically engineered (GE) trees. WELLINGTON 22/07/2003 - State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically ... [... more]
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Dark Times For Greens As Parliament Passes GE Bill
The Green Party had one of its darkest nights in Parliament yesterday, when its efforts to halt genetic engineering (GE) legislation failed miserably. WELLINGTON 15/10/2003 - The Green Party had one of its darkest nights in Parliament yesterday, ... [... more]
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HortNews - Govt To Announce GE Policy Today
The Government is due to announce today its decision on genetic engineering policy, after a caucus meeting which Prime Minister Helen Clark expects will endorse it. WELLINGTON 30/10/2001 - The Government is due to announce today its decision on ... [... more]
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GE Carrots And Potatoes Approved For Possum Trials
WELLINGTON 9/4/2001 - The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has approved an application from Landcare Research to import carrots genetically engineered in Australia and the United States to trigger sterility in possums. The carrots ... [... more]
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HortNews - Forest Researchers To Tell MAF No Biosecurity ...
Forest Research scientists are to tell the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry there is no biosecurity risk to their field trial of genetically engineered pine trees. WELLINGTON 7/11/2003 - Forest Research scientists are to tell the Ministry of ... [... more]
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HortNews - Greens Launch Anti-GE Postcard Campaign
WELLINGTON, 20/09/2004 - The Green Party has launched a postcard campaign against genetic engineering (GE). It said it had three printed postcards and e-cards to send to the Government and other decision-makers. The first questions why MON863, a ... [... more]
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Scientists Welcome Green Light For GE Field Trials
Senior scientists say the Government's pragmatic decision to hold back commercial releases of genetically engineered plants and animals while allowing field trials to continue will give them the certainty needed for research to ... [... more]
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HortNews - GE Crops Can Co-Exist With Normal Farming - Govt
Genetically engineered crops can coexist alongside conventional farming, the Government says. WELLINGTON 17/04/2003 - Genetically engineered (GE) crops can coexist alongside conventional farming, the Government says. Cabinet papers released today ... [... more]
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